California Sales Tax Calculator (7.25% State Base Rate)
California has the highest baseline state sales tax rate in the US at 7.25% (includes 6.00% state + 1.25% mandatory local rate). District taxes can push totals up to 10.75% in some cities.
California Tax Rates
CACalifornia has the highest baseline state sales tax rate in the US at 7.25% (includes 6.00% state + 1.25% mandatory local rate). District taxes can push totals up to 10.75% in some cities.
What is California sales tax?
The baseline statewide rate is 7.25%. With local district taxes (such as in Los Angeles or San Francisco), combined rates often range between 8.50% and 10.25%.
Are groceries and food taxable in California?
Unprepared grocery food items and prescription medications are exempt from California sales tax.
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